TRADE

The English colonies made laws and the English had to enforce the laws upon the colonies in North America; but the North American colonies did not think this was fair.

The Relationship
England and her colonies clashed over economic and political issues.
Economic
England imposed strict control over trade
England taxed the colonies after the French and Indian War
Colonies traded raw materials for goods
Political
Colonies had to obey English laws that were enforced by governors
Colonial governors were appointed by the king or the proprieter (some with a title who acted for the king)
Colonial legislatures made laws for each colony and were monitored by colonial governors